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"In the meantime, and in order to change your thoughts, will you object to breakfast with me? I have some agreeable companions this morning." And the prelate smiled in a manner which the most worldly disposed favorites of Henri III. would have envied. "Brother," said De Bouchage, resisting.
The clouds gradually cleared from the king's brow. "That poor Francois," said he, smiling; "he is unlucky in his search for a crown. He missed that of Navarre, he has stretched out his hand for that of England, and has touched that of Flanders; I would wager, Du Bouchage, that he will never reign, although he desires it so much. And how many prisoners were taken?" "About two thousand."
"Item. It seems to me that you have a splendid opportunity to be very frank with my brother. "If he will choose a wife quite above suspicion, as long as I live I will harbour no misgiving of him and he shall be as puissant in all the realm of France as I myself, as long as I live. In short, Mons. du Bouchage my friend, if you can gain this point, you will place me in Paradise.
"No one; but M. du Bouchage, when he left, recommended to my care the person whom I accompany, and never spoke of you." "He only saw me after he left you." "Falsehoods, monsieur; falsehoods." Aurilly drew himself up Remy looked like an old man. "You speak in a singular tone, my good man," said he, frowning; "take care, you are old, and I am young; you are feeble, and I am strong."
"Sire," replied the young man, falling at the king's feet, "do not confound me by the expression of a goodness to which I cannot reply. My misfortune is without remedy, for it is that which makes my only happiness." "Du Bouchage, you are mad; you will kill yourself with fancies." "I know it well, sire." "But," cried the king, impatiently, "is it a marriage you wish for?"
"Thank you, count, good-evening; do not lose sight of our phantom." "Oh! rely upon me for that; unless," added Henri, who feared he might have said too much, "unless, indeed, I should be overtaken by sleep, which seems more than probable, and a far more healthy occupation than that of watching shadows and spies." "Certainly," said the ensign, laughingly, as he took leave of Henri du Bouchage.
She is but a woman, and at my return I hope to see you more joyous than myself." "Yes, yes, my good brother, I shall be cured I shall be happy, thanks to your friendship, which is my most precious possession." "After your love." "Before my life." Joyeuse, much touched, interrupted him. "Let us go, brother," said he. "Yes, brother, I follow you," said Du Bouchage, sighing.
The king gave Joyeuse his hand to kiss, and glanced with a satisfied expression around the assembly. In the angle of the entrance door, in his usual place, stood Henry du Bouchage, rigorously discharging his service and the duties which were imposed on him. The king thanked him, and saluted him with a friendly recognition, to which Henri replied by a profound reverence.
"My mistress thanks M. du Bouchage for having provided thus for her safety, and accepts with gratitude your obliging offer." "It is well," said Aurilly, "the horses are ready." "Come, madame, come," said Remy, offering his arm to Diana. Aurilly waited at the bottom of the staircase, lantern in hand, all anxiety to see the lady. "Diable!" murmured he, "she has a mask.
"Well! perhaps so; but hearts are sometimes given. What have you done to win that of the beautiful statue?" "I believe, Anne, that I have done all I could." "Really, Comte du Bouchage, you are mad. You see a woman, sad, solitary, and melancholy, and you become more sad, more recluse, and more melancholy than she.
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